An Introduction to Wolframs 'Parzival'

by Hugh Sacker

Overview

Originally published in 1963, this book provides a series of introductory essays relating to Wolfram von Eschenbach's Parzival, one of the great German epic poems of the medieval period. At the time of publication there was a relative lack of critical literature relating to Parzival; in particular, there were very few texts aimed at undergraduates. Given the complicated nature of the story and its often tortuous linguistic structure, this absence was rendered all the more conspicuous. This volume filled the gap in Parzival criticism through a highly rigorous, yet accessible, textual analysis which broadly followed the narrative of the poem. This volme will remain of value to anyone with an interest in medieval German literature or literary criticism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521169226
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	04/14/2011
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.51(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; Genealogical table; 1. The prologue; 2. Gahmuret; 3. Parzival's chivalry; 4. Parzival's sinfulness; 5. Gawan's early adventures; 6. Parzival and Trevrizent; 7. The grail; 8. Gawan's later adventures; 9. The Grail King; 10. Style and structure of the poem; A guide to further reading; Index.